Scientific SWIR & InGaAs Cameras

Andor’s SWIR and InGaAs portfolio featuring First Light Imaging cameras for Life and Physical Science research offers exceptional sensitivity and performance in capturing images across a wide range of scientific applications, with a focus on Near-Infrared (NIR) and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) technology. Our cameras are engineered to provide high-resolution imaging capabilities, allowing researchers to delve deeper into their scientific investigations.

C-RED SWIR Cameras are in stock and ready to ship!

SWIR Camera Features include:

Sensitivity up to 2.5 µm
Single Photon Sensitive solutions
Up to 3500 images per second
Deep cooled for thermal noise minimization
Imaging and Spectroscopy solutions

SWIR Cameras for Life Science

Applications include Developmental Biology, Neurophysiology and Biophysics

SWIR Cameras for Physical Science

Applications include Astronomy, Adaptive Optics, Interferometry and Laser Beam Profiling

SWIR Camera Specifications

Model	C-RED One	C-RED 2	C-RED 2 ER	C-RED 2 Lite	C-RED 3	C-RED New Space	iDus InGaAs 1.7μm	iDus InGaAs 2.2μm
(mm)	e-APD MCT	InGaAs	InGaAs	InGaAs	InGaAs	InGaAs	InGaAs	InGaAs
Sensor Format	320 x 256	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512	1025 x 1 512 x 1	1025 x 1 512 x 1
Pixel Size (µm)	24	15	15	15	15	15	25 x 500 50 x 500	25 x 250 50 x 250
Wavelength Range (µm)	0.8 - 2.5	0.9 - 1.7	1.1 - 1.9 1.2 - 2.2	0.9 - 1.7	0.9 - 1.7	0.9 - 1.7	0.9 - 1.7	0.9 - 2.2
QE max (%)	80	85	82 (1.9) 85 (2.2)	80	78	80	80	80
Cooling (°C)	-183	-40	-40 (1.9µm model) -55 (2.2µm model)	25 below case temp	Uncooled	Environment Dependent	-90	-90
(full array)	3500 fps	600 fps	600 fps	600 fps	600 fps	600 fps	193 sps	193 sps
Read Noise (e-)	< 1	23	32 (1.9µm model) 36 (2.2µm model)	28 (@ 5C cooled)	37	< 30	580	580
Darkcurrent (e-/pix/sec)	< 80 @ -183°C	310 @ -40°C	19,500 @ -40°C 130,000 @ -55°C	25,000 @ +5°C	817,000 @ +40°C	TBD	11,000 @ -90°C	5,000,000 @ -90°C
Pixel Well Depth (e-)	100,000	1,400,000	1,500,000	1,400,000	1,400,000	1,400,000	1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000
(Shutter)	Global	Global	Global	Global	Global	Global	Global	Global
Interface	Camera Link	USB 3.1 Gen 1 Camera Link	USB 3.1 Gen 1 Camera Link	USB 3.1 Gen 1 Camera Link	USB 3.1 Gen 1 Camera Link	USB 3.1 Gen 1 Camera Link	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
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